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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.03 and 704.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.03 and 704.53 is: 851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 704.53 = 704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/704.53 = 704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 704.53 × 704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 496,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,364.28/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.35

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